Nicholas High Quality Meats

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed 2" gap at left side of rear exit door near frame and 1" gap at bottom and middle of rear double exit doors. Instructed manager to seal al outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged door gaskets on display coolers and freezers in sales area and chest freezer in prep area. Instructed manager to repair/replace door gaskets on coolers and freezers.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Noted missing thermometer inside meat display cooler in prep. Insructed to provide and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed all meat cooling units in need of cleaning to removed dried debris on interior and exteriopr surfaces of equipment.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed unisex toilet room door not self closing. Instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive amounts of dried food debris and trash behind freezer chest located in rear prep area as well as alongside walk in freezer/storage space.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Missing thermometers inside produce and 3-door cooling unit in prep area. Instructed to provide.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed rear exit door with a gap larger than 1/4 inch at bottom of door. Instructed to enclose and maintain to prevent pest entry.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored improperly on prep tables throughout the facility. Instructed to provide sanitizer buckets with solution at least 50ppm, store cloths inside between uses and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed torn gaskets on the freezer chest in the rear prep area. Instructed to repair or replace.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed 3-door deli meat cooling unit as well as display cooler/counter in need of cleaning. Instructed to remove dried food debris and soiled residues

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted pooling water under slicing equipment across from 3-compartment sink. Instucted to remove.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted broken cove base throughout premise detached or missing. Instructed to replace

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed torn/damaged rubber gasket on door of the freezer in the front. Instructed to repair or replace gasket.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed an excessive amount of debris and ice buildup on the chest freezer located across from the walk-in cooler. Must remove excess ice, detail clean, and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the inside of the walk in meat cooler with a build up of standing liquid from meats and fish. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed under the 3 compartment sink not clean, water stained, debris. Instd to clean and maintain same

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Bserved a build up of dust, dirt and debris throughout the facility under the shelving units and equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris behind prep tables near walk in freezer and cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean floors through out prep area and inside walk in cooler. Also keep floors dry as possilbe to prevent pest issues.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed torn/damaged rubber gasket on door of the freezer in the front. Instructed to repair or replace gasket.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Found the three compartment sink not maintained; sink is draining waste water on floor when water from the compartment is drained. Instructed management to get drainage system serviced. Priority foundation 7-38-025. Citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed an excessive amount of debris and ice buildup on the chest freezer located across from the walk-in cooler. Must remove excess ice, detail clean, and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the inside of the walk in meat cooler with a build up of standing liquid from meats and fish. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed under the 3 compartment sink not clean, water stained, debris. Instd to clean and maintain same

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of dust, dirt and debris throughout the facility under the shelving units and equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris behind prep tables near walk in freezer and cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean floors through out prep area and inside walk in cooler. Also keep floors dry as possilbe to prevent pest issues.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed an excessive amount of debris and ice buildup on the chest freezer located across from the walk-in cooler. Must remove excess ice, detail clean, and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and ice build up inside walk in freezer. Must clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the inside of the walk in meat cooler with a build up of standing liquid from meats and fish. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean floors through out prep area and inside walk in cooler. Also keep floors dry as possilbe to prevent pest issues.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris behind prep tables near walk in freezer and cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of dust, dirt and debris throughout the facility under the shelving units and equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of pest activity. Apprx 10-20 droppings along meat display case from all across back of shelving unit where vegtable oil is held. Apprx 20-30 droppings under shelving along wall where can goods, flour, sugar is stored. Apprx 10-15 along wall left of the fork lift and apprx 20 inside closet in the office area. Instructed to clean and maintain, contact pest control and have proof of service log upon return inspection on 3/9/2022. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the inside of the walk in meat cooler with a build up of standing liquid from meats and fish. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of dust, dirt and debris throughout the facility under the shelving units and equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation not corrected from report dated 06/15/2020: #57 observed employees without food handler certificates. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times. Priority foundation. 7-42-090. No citation issued.

Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

Inspector’s note: Observed deli cooler maintaining improper temperature of 47.3f. All cold holding units must maintain air temperature of 41f or below. Unit temperature decreased to 39.0f by end of inspection. Priority. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed 3 cases of turkey products and 6 cases of pork products in prep area thawing for slicing. Instructed to thaw tcs foods under cold running water or by refrigeration.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Obseved milk crates used for shelving inside walk in cooler. Must remove and replace with proper shelving 6" above the floor.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and ice build up inside walk in freezer. Must clean and maintain.

Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

Inspector’s note: OBSERVED WASTE WATER SPILLING ONTO FLOOR FROM DRAIN PIPES WHEN DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GET PIPES CLEANED TO PREVENT BACK UP ONTO FLOOR OF FACILITY. PRIORITY. 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Employee washroom door is not self-closing. Must make door self closing to prevent contamination of hands.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris behind prep tables near walk in freezer and cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed inoperable ventilation in the employee washroom. Must repair and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation not corrected from report dated 06/15/2020: #57 observed employees without food handler certificates. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times. Priority foundation. 7-42-090. No citation issued.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed male employee with no hair restraint while in the food prep area. Instructed to provide.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths laying on the food prep tables throughout the facility. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between use.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed torn door gasket inside of chest freezer located across from the walk-in cooler and the 1 door freezer on the sales floor. Instructed to replace.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed an excessive amount of debris and ice buildup on the chest freezer located across from the walk-in cooler. Must remove excess ice, detail clean, and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed drainpipe leaking under the middle compartment of the three compartment sink in the dish area. Instructed manager to repair leaking drainpipe.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling tiles at throughout the facility. Instructed to replace the stained ceiling tiles.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/4" gap on the left side of the front entrance door and bottom left of the rear exit door. Must provide a tight fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent the entry of pests.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed male employee with no hair restraint while in the food prep area. Instructed to provide.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths laying on the food prep tables throughout the facility. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between use.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed torn door gasket inside of chest freezer located across from the walk-in cooler and the 1 door freezer on the sales floor. Instructed to replace.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed facility without a cholorine chemical test kit for sanitizer or for ware washing area. Informed person in charge a cholorine chemical test kit that accurately measures the concentration in mg/l of sanitizing solution must be provided. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed an excessive amount of debris and ice buildup on the chest freezer located across from the walk-in cooler. Must remove excess ice, detail clean, and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed drainpipe leaking under the middle compartment of the three compartment sink in the dish area. Instructed manager to repair leaking drainpipe.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in the unisex employee toliet room. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling tiles at throughout the facility. Instructed to replace the stained ceiling tiles.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Noted dark seams into the cutting boards. Instructed manager to maintain smooth and easily cleanable.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean and sanitize deli meat slicer often in between uses. Must detail clean the interior of the fresh meat cooler to remove spills and debris.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean floors through out prep area and inside walk in cooler. Also keep floors dry as possilbe to prevent pest issues.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted missing and damaged wall coving along the wall in the rear area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation from report #2135330 on 1/11/18 not corrected: 30 - observed unlabeled packages of frozen food (french fries, chicken tenders, breaded mushrooms, onion rings, etc.) and dry noodles taken from boxes and sold individually without a label and rice and beans repackaged into smaller bags without a label. Management instructed that all foods must be properly labeled. Serious violation 7-42-090.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Observed unlabeled packages of frozen food (french fries, mozzarella sticks) and eggs taken from boxes and sold individually without a label. Management instructed that all food must be properly labeled.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean the raw meat and deli display coolers.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Clean the floor of the prep area.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning through out prep areas and inside the walk in cooler and freezer to remove spills and debris.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Noted damaged and/or dirty light shields and ceiling tiles above prep area. Must replace and maintain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must replace or repair the wooden cutting board in prep area,has open seams

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Clean the vents of dust build-up at prep areas,instructed to clean and maintain area

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Must provide a light shiels cover inside the walk-in freezer and inside the meat counters at prep area

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must replace or repair the wooden cutting board in prep area,has open seams

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Clean the vents of dust build-up at prep areas,instructed to clean and maintain area

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Must provide a light shiels cover inside the walk-in freezer and inside the meat counters at prep area